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2020 Palermo

Tennis is back: Images from opening weekend in Palermo

Marketa Vondrousova was one of those already in the main draw to take the chance to get into the groove on the practice courts.
01 /17
Marketa Vondrousova was one of those already in the main draw to take the chance to get into the groove on the practice courts.

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Maria Sakkari sweeps the court after her hitting session.
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Maria Sakkari sweeps the court after her hitting session.

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Sakkari, who will be the No.3 seed in the main draw, was in laidback mood.
03 /17
Sakkari, who will be the No.3 seed in the main draw, was in laidback mood.

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Donna Vekic in consultation with coach Nick Horvat on the Palermo practice courts.
04 /17
Donna Vekic in consultation with coach Nick Horvat on the Palermo practice courts.

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Aliaksandra Sasnovich, the No.6 seed for qualifying, was one of the first winners on Saturday, overcoming Anastasiya Komardina, 7-5, 6-2.
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Aliaksandra Sasnovich, the No.6 seed for qualifying, was one of the first winners on Saturday, overcoming Anastasiya Komardina, 7-5, 6-2.

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Ysaline Bonaventure claimed Saturday's match of the day against Indy de Vroome, saving three match points as she won, 3-6, 7-6(9), 6-2 in close to three hours.
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Ysaline Bonaventure claimed Saturday's match of the day against Indy de Vroome, saving three match points as she won, 3-6, 7-6(9), 6-2 in close to three hours.

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Oceane Dodin was all smiles as she overcome Federica Bilardo in the evening. The Frenchwoman overcame the qualifying wildcard, 6-3, 6-1 in 75 minutes.
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Oceane Dodin was all smiles as she overcome Federica Bilardo in the evening. The Frenchwoman overcame the qualifying wildcard, 6-3, 6-1 in 75 minutes.

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Marta Kostyuk was another quick winner in Saturday’s action. She breezed by Daniela Seguel, 6-1, 6-1, taking little over an hour to do so.
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Marta Kostyuk was another quick winner in Saturday’s action. She breezed by Daniela Seguel, 6-1, 6-1, taking little over an hour to do so.

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Kaja Juvan fought back from a set down to progress to the second round of qualifying against Magdalena Frech. The No.7 seed won, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.
09 /17
Kaja Juvan fought back from a set down to progress to the second round of qualifying against Magdalena Frech. The No.7 seed won, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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Maria Sakkari revealed that she was considering entering the Greek national athletic championships had there not been tennis to play this week.
10 /17
Maria Sakkari revealed that she was considering entering the Greek national athletic championships had there not been tennis to play this week.

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No.1 seed Petra Martic arrived for practice on Sunday sporting a mask, in line with the tournament’s medical requirements.
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No.1 seed Petra Martic arrived for practice on Sunday sporting a mask, in line with the tournament’s medical requirements.

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A medical check on Kirsten Flipkens takes place, with compatriot Alison Van Uytvanck watching on.
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A medical check on Kirsten Flipkens takes place, with compatriot Alison Van Uytvanck watching on.

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Anett Kontaveit was happy to be out on court hitting ahead of the start of the main draw on Monday.
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Anett Kontaveit was happy to be out on court hitting ahead of the start of the main draw on Monday.

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Daria Kasatkina delivers a big serve in practice.
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Daria Kasatkina delivers a big serve in practice.

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There were a flurry of three-set matches in qualifying on Sunday. Nadia Podoroska won the first of these, overcoming Ysaline Bonaventure, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
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There were a flurry of three-set matches in qualifying on Sunday. Nadia Podoroska won the first of these, overcoming Ysaline Bonaventure, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.

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Liudmila Samsonova won the longest match of Sunday's play. She overcame Marta Kostyuk, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in two hours 30 minutes.
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Liudmila Samsonova won the longest match of Sunday's play. She overcame Marta Kostyuk, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in two hours 30 minutes.

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The final winner of Sunday was Laura Ioana Paar, who upset No.2 qualifying seed Aliona Bolsova, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4
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The final winner of Sunday was Laura Ioana Paar, who upset No.2 qualifying seed Aliona Bolsova, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4

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